Schoolboys’ experiences of information and communication regarding the human papillomavirus vaccination

Key Points

• Assess the awareness and involvement of schoolboys and parents in the HPV vaccination process.
• Qualitative interviews with schoolboys and parents
• Analysis of communication strategies between nurses and families
• Evaluation of existing health education materials
• Boys reported limited knowledge about HPV and its vaccination
• Parents involved boys only partially in the vaccination discussions
• Need for improved guidelines for school nurses on HPV communication

Abstract